{"product_id":"dassai-blue-junmai-daiginjo-with-yuzu","title":"DASSAI BLUE JUNMAI DAIGINJO WITH YUZU","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDassai Blue Junmai Daiginjo with Yuzu delivers a precise alignment of cold fermentation and bright citrus aromatics, built on Yamada Nishiki rice polished to thirty-five percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Junmai Daiginjo classification mandates a strictly alcohol-free mash, meaning every gram of sugar and alcohol comes from koji-driven starch conversion inside the rice grain. Real yuzu peel and pulp are cold-extracted into the aged liquid rather than blended with concentrates, preserving sharp floral esters and a clean umami backbone. The result tastes structured and dry upfront, with citrus notes finishing brisk instead of syrupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many citrus-forward sake products that rely on flavor masking or residual sugar to cover thin bases, this blend maintains a straight amino-acid architecture thanks to Dassai’s dual-facility brewing operations in Tokuyama, Yamaguchi. Temperature-controlled fermentation and house-made jurokuko koji consistently produce clear, stable profiles that hold layered complexity even when aged slightly past bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at eight to twelve degrees Celsius to highlight the volatile citrus oils and protect the delicate mouthfeel. Pairs cleanly with crudo, grilled white fish, sushi, and light appetizers. Keep the bottle sealed and stored upright in a cool, dark space to preserve the elevated aromatic profile through its optimal drinking window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tomato Japanese Grocery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52355838279981,"sku":"46657 Savannah","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/tomatostoreus.com\/products\/dassai-blue-junmai-daiginjo-with-yuzu","provider":"Tomato Japanese Grocery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}